Every Caribbean destination boasts of having warm sunshine, crystal clear waters, soft ocean breezes and soft sand beaches. The notable exception is the black sand beaches of Dominica. The beaches listed below consistently rank as being the best, if not the favorite Caribbean beaches.

You will not go wrong with whichever destination you choose based on who offers the best beach. These beaches represent only a small sample of the hundreds of beaches to choose from. In reality, there is no bad beach in the Caribbean!

Anguilla: Shoal Bay Beach is considered a "hot spot" for Hollywood starlets and honeymooners and who knows you may get to spot one!

Antigua: Dickenson Bay is one of the islands finest beaches with powder soft sand and turquoise waters and great place to soak up the sun in a romantic atmosphere.

Aruba: Eagle Beach is known for its "sugar white" sand and gentle surf and is a real favorite of honeymooners.

Bahamas:Nassau Beach is known for spectacular diving and clear waters making it one of the most popular dining destinations and close to the populist east coast of the United States.

Barbados: Crane Beach is known for its natural beauty and fun loving culture and great home to some of the best surfers in the world.

Bermuda: Horseshoe Bay is known for its pink sand beaches and lovely seaside retreats.

British Virgin Islands: Virgin Gorda is known for its posh resorts, great sailing and the "Baths". It is a popular spot for those seeking a romantic getaway.

Puerto Rico: Palominos Island is a 100-acre private beach getaway, a refreshing alternative to some other busier beaches.

St. Maarten: Philipsburg is a cosmopolitan beach destination with European flair.

US Virgin Islands, St. Johns:Trunk Bay is known for clear, warm waters and silky coral sand, also very popular with the honeymooners.

So many people visit Florida time and time again to just to enjoy the beaches. And for good reason, the beaches are outstanding! Florida has more than 633 miles of beach to enjoy. Many of Florida's beaches consistently rank as some of the best beaches in the world. Please don't worry about getting bite by a shark. The odds are 1 in 11.5 million! So enjoy the beach!

Atlantic Beach: Relaxing is easy on Atlantic Beach. It offers real small-town charm and is a short drive from Jacksonville, making it convenient for vacationers who want a short airport-to-beach commute. Beaches Town Center offers pedestrian-friendly cobblestone streets with an abundance of restaurants, galleries, boutiques and frequent special events to enjoy.

Captiva Island: Captiva Island is one of Florida's "Shell Islands." Captiva Beach and Turner Beach are the perfect spots for a shell-hunting adventure. Be sure to leave any live shells on the beach or risk breaking the state's strict shelling laws. At sunset, head to Captiva Beach at the end of Captiva Drive to take in a spectacular sunset.

Clearwater Beach: Clearwater's Beach has a well-deserved reputation as being one of America's finest beaches. Clearwater Beach straddles the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and tranquil Tampa Bay to the east. This location between the two waters and Clearwater's proximity to Tampa, offer visitors ample activities like sunbathing, water sports, fishing, cruising or heading to a mainland museum or aquarium to enjoy.

Key West: Key West is beach lovers paradise, just off the coast of mainland Florida. According to musician Jimmy Buffet Key West is the place to change "latitudes and attitudes." Visitors can rent snorkel gear or a two-person glass-bottomed kayak from the concession area or stick to dry land and rent a bike to navigate the single bike path that winds beside the Key West shipping channel, around the fort, through a rocky secluded beach and countless picnic spots.

Naples: On one side of the beach are the rolling waves and on the other the mansions that make up Millionaires' Row. One of the most popular beaches is Naples Pier on 12th Avenue South. Another great beach lies a few miles north of Old Naples, at the Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. This is a great place to spread out the family's beach blanket and camp out for the day as there are bathhouses and food stands on-site and rentals available for everything from umbrellas to kayaks to snorkeling gear.

Palm Beach: Palm Beach is exclusive and features a 14-mile-long, half-mile-wide island of wealth and extravagance. Winter home to the Vanderbilt's, Kennedys, the Rockefellers and a slew of newly minted millionaires, Palm Beach features some of Florida's finest hotels, restaurants and shops, as well as some truly beautiful beaches. The John D. MacArthur State Park offers a beautiful beach perfect for families as well as abundant marine life and rare plants to explore on a nature walk.

Sanibel Island: Sanibel is a unique barrier island that has earned the reputation as one of the "Shell Islands"—prime spots along Florida's coastline for gathering perfectly intact shells in every shape and size. Hit the beach with a bucket, shovel and small net and troll the beach at low tide to peruse the ocean's bounty of conch, cockles and scallop shells. Bowman's Beach is the quietest and most remote stretch of sand in Sanibel and features a historic lighthouse just off the rustic boardwalk at Lighthouse Beach.

Siesta Key/Lido Beach: Beach lovers flock to these silky shores to take advantage of the wide expanse of sand and the tranquil gulf waters. Siesta Key Beach is perfect for strolling, shell-collecting, or more active pursuits like renting a catamaran or kayak from one of the many beach concessionaires. This perfect family vacation venue boasts beachside picnic areas and playgrounds but is also home to candlelit restaurants ideal for a romantic getaway.

South Beach: South Beach is an international playground offering non-stop nightlife, sandy shores, unique architecture and plenty of eye candy, even the lifeguard stands are art deco masterpieces. The long, man-made beach stretches up the Atlantic for miles and is perfect for early morning runs and topless sunbathing. The water is as clean and clear as the Atlantic gets. The beach is also the best spot to view the city lights at night before exploring the legendary club scene.

Hawaii has world class beaches on every island and have every type of beach imaginable: white, black, green and red sand beaches; romantic bays for couples, beach parks for the family; popular shorelines for people watching and off-the-beaten-path sands untouched by development. Many of these beaches have been voted "America's Best Beaches" in the past.

Oahu Beaches: Waikiki Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the world and featured in the iconic photographs of Hawaii. It is also a popular beach for both the novice and professional surfer. Kailua Beach is a great beach for family outings and water sports such as kayaking and snorkeling. Waimea Bay on the North Shore is where the professionals go for big wave surfing, especially in the winter months. Lanikai is one of Hawaii's postcard-perfect beaches.

Hawaii Island Beaches: Kahaluu Beach Park is a popular tourist spot for the beginner snorkeler and a great spot to get a lesson in snorkeling. Punaluu Beach Park, Kau Beach is famous for its black sand beaches. Spencer Beach Park on the Kohala Coast is one of the most popular family beaches on the Big Island and offers excellent facilities, shady areas and a large sandy beach, ideal for family outings. Hapuna Beach regularly wins "kudos" in the world's top travel magazines as the most beautiful beach in Hawaii.

Maui Beaches: Kaanapali Beach, Kaanapali is Maui's "signature" beach and has been named "America's Best Beach" in the past. Makena Beach State Park is one of the largest beaches in Maui. Wailea Beach has also been named "America's Best Beach" in the past. Kapalua Beach, is protected from strong winds and currents by two outstretched lava-rock formations.

Kauai Beaches: Poipu Beach is popular with visitors and locals alike. Hanalei Beach Park, Hanalei, is a picturesque beach and the perfect spot to share a romantic sunset. Lydgate Beach Park, Wailua is a family friendly beach and is one of the best spots in Kauai for first time snorkelers. Haena Beach has starred as paradise in many movies.

Molokai Beaches: Papahaku Beach is one of Hawaii’s largest white sand beaches. Alii Beach Park was once the favorite for Hawaiian royalty. Papohaku Beach is one of Hawaii's longest beaches.

Lanai Beaches: Hulopoe Beach Park, Hulopoe Bay fronts the Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. It too was once named America’s Best Beach. Polihua Beach is best reached with a 4-wheel drive to find two miles of pristine white sand on one of Lanai’s most secluded beaches. Kaiolohia or ”Shipwreck Beach" features a World War II era ship that can still be seen off the coast.